‘The Interview’: Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Look Back
Did you ever see a performer that made you think, Whoa, I have to wrap my head around this? What… Read More »‘The Interview’: Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Look Back
Streaming executives believe the future of television looks a lot like its past
We are in a moment of transition in streaming: user growth is slowing and the main players are seeking to… Read More »Streaming executives believe the future of television looks a lot like its past
‘The Interview’: The Darker Side of Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The actress is taking on serious roles, trying to overcome self-doubt and sharing more about her personal life — but… Read More »‘The Interview’: The Darker Side of Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The Hard Problem of Bringing Trump Into Focus
This preoccupation with putting Trump into clear focus is also the right way to understand the tug of war over… Read More »The Hard Problem of Bringing Trump Into Focus
“The Interview”: Ted Sarandos’s Plan to Get You to Binge Even More Netflix
Well, what you did was, you threw out some of the company’s longstanding core principles, chief among them, not having… Read More »“The Interview”: Ted Sarandos’s Plan to Get You to Binge Even More Netflix
Jean Smart of ‘Hacks’ Is Having a Third Act for the Ages
At lunch, Smart was open about the recent tragedies in her life. In 2021, Richard Gilliland, an actor she met… Read More »Jean Smart of ‘Hacks’ Is Having a Third Act for the Ages
When My Mom Got Sick, This TV Show Kept Us Going
Every family has its archetypes, so here’s mine: My dad and my brother and I are all miserable. None of… Read More »When My Mom Got Sick, This TV Show Kept Us Going
Why ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Was Never Released
In early February, strange news appeared about Warner Brothers Discovery’s plans for one of its films, a live-action-with-animation spin on… Read More »Why ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Was Never Released
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” Was Larry David’s Book of Manners
Etiquette is a pact. In a functional society, it’s also an offering of goodness, decency, forbearance and respect, a flavor… Read More »“Curb Your Enthusiasm” Was Larry David’s Book of Manners
From ‘Wonka’ to ‘Bridgerton’: Hollywood’s Fantasy of A Magical, Colorblind Past
Not long ago, in the cinema, I found myself trying to focus on Timothée Chalamet’s charming portrayal of a young… Read More »From ‘Wonka’ to ‘Bridgerton’: Hollywood’s Fantasy of A Magical, Colorblind Past